HP launches first WiFi mouse, no dongle required

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Computing on the go comes down to convenience as much as it does performance. You don’t want lots of wires and devices to have to remember, weight can be an issue, and connectivity is becoming ever more important.

Wireless devices help a lot as it removes the wires that so easily get tangled in a bag. But you still have to remember the receivers that allow those wireless devices to work. Even the nano receivers you can plug in and forget about do go missing.

HP has a solution to that issue when it comes to using a mouse. It has managed to remove the need for a receiver while allowing the mouse to remain wireless. The solution: send the signal over WiFi and take advantage of the wireless receiver already built into your laptop.

It’s a clever idea and manages to remove yet another piece of kit from your bag while freeing up a USB port at the same time. HP also guarantees the mouse won’t interfere with other signals on the same WiFi connection meaning you can use it alongside an Internet connection.

The battery in the mouse is meant to last 9 months which is claimed to be double that of most Bluetooth mice. There’s 5 customizable buttons to configure, a four-way tilt scroll wheel, and it works up to 30 feet away from your laptop meaning easy navigation for presentations from a distance. The price isn’t bad either at just $49.99.

If you want one there isn’t long to wait as HP expects to have them with retailers at some point in June.

Another announcemnt made today by HP was regarding the introduction of Link-5 technology. Much like Logitech has the Unifying Receiver, HP’s Link-5 allows up to five wireless devices to use a single USB dongle connection. The supported peripherals include three keyboards (Mini, Ultrathin, and Elite v2) and three mice (Optical Comfort, Laser Comfort, and Mobile Mouse). All will be available in June with prices ranging from $24.99 to $59.99.